1917 – World War I – 800 Aussies in slouch hats (A.N.Z.A.C.s) freed Jerusalem from centuries of hostile rule, making way for the new nation of Israel (1948) and the return of the Jews to their homeland. In the history of the world, this is a miracle in itself.

1947 – The Dead Sea Scrolls were ‘accidentally’ re-discovered JUST in time to be delivered to the brand new nation of Israel. During the time that the Jews were out of their homeland and disbursed all across the world, God kept the priceless scrolls of His Word safe – smack bang in the middle of the volatile middle east – for nearly 2000 years.

1987 – Israel started making plans to rebuild the temple and they have been quietly restoring or constructing authentic sacred vessels, the clothing of the priests, etc, ready for that new temple. And now they are all ready to go. They just need the land.

2015 – New 3-D architectural plans for the new modern temple have just been revealed this week. This 3 minute video takes us on a virtual tour through the new temple. As we watch it, I want to draw your attention to a technology statement that Jesus made. In Matthew 24:14-27 He warns people living in Judea, ‘When you therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet stand in the holy place, then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains…’ Once the temple is complete, the only person allowed in the Holy of Holies is the Jewish high priest and then only once a year after great ceremonial preparation. The only way anyone is going to ‘see‘ anything in there, is the same way we are about to – by TV camera and modern technology. When this event happens that Jesus talks about, it’s going to hit the 6 o’clock news. But before all that, Jesus is coming to ‘rapture’ His church out of it. Are you ready for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe?

And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso reads this, let him understand). Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains… For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened. Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; in so much that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before. Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. For as the lightning comes out of the east, and shines even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Matthew 24:14-27

QUESTION: Why did Jesus go back to Heaven after He rose from the dead instead of taking the throne of Israel then and there, as the angel promised Mary?

I will go and return to my place, till they [the Jews corporately] acknowledge their offence [of rejecting their Messiah] and seek my face: in their affliction [the ‘Great Tribulation’] they will seek me earnestly. Hosea 5:15

For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. Romans 11:25

Did you know: there are now 350 Messianic Christian fellowships in Israel and growing? For the first time in centuries, the blindness towards their Messiah is lifting off the Jews and they are realising that we love and serve their Messiah… yet another sign we are in the ‘last days’.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws nigh. Luke 21:28

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Yeah, they’re the numbers that I heard not too long ago from Dr Chuck Missler… and he regularly visits there and takes tour groups there. Exciting isn’t it? I just wish we could fast forward to the end of Revelation and skip all the nasty bits in the middle! :)

So true, It’s disheartening watching the rising persecution of Christians and lawlessness around the world. But rightly said, we have to look up!! And I’m reminded of Elisha in 2 Kings 6:16 “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus!